The Veteran's claim for an effective date prior to January 27, 2021, for the grant of a 40 percent disability rating for right upper extremity radiculopathy was granted.

The deciding factor: The evidence shows consistent symptoms and manifestations since June 11, 2018, warranting an earlier effective date.

Claimed conditions

right upper extremity radiculopathy, cervical herniated disc with degenerative joint disease, lumbosacral strain, right lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

October 31, 2025

Citation

A25094890

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